2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 680 kg more than 2007 Ford Galaxy.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Galaxy (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Galaxy | Livina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
